Newsletter November 15th 2010

Adamstown Road Race – Over €3000 was raised by the schools. This money will go to towards the maintenance of the new football and soccer pitches. I would sincerely like to thank all the staff and parents who volunteered their time on a wet and blustery day for the benefit of our school and local community.

Science Week – This week is Science week and the theme being explored is ‘Our Place in Space’. The children have had great fun learning about the solar system. We have a space trail in the school where parents and children can learn more about the planets. Maoliosa’s 3rd and 4th class helped Dermot and Joanna’s Junior Infant class with a food tasting experiment, which all enjoyed.

Astronomy Ireland gave all the classes a lively and interactive presentation about our Solar system. There will also be a space based table quiz for 1sr-6th class on Friday afternoon which we’re sure will be fun! Special thanks to Joanna for all her work on this.

FAI – This morning the FAI have organised a football blitz for our 3rd and 4th classes. The FAI are very much involved in organising local clubs and are currently involved in setting up a club in the Adamstown/Hanstead and Finnstown area. They will soon be organising after school classes, more later!

Gaelic Football – Lucan Sarsfield are currently coaching 1st and 2nd classes Wednesdays. I would like to thank Kevin O’Reilly from Lucan Sarsfield for getting involved. I would also like to sincerely thank Claire Dowdall and the Adamstown GAA for all the effort and time that they have given the school over the past few years.
Educate Together Membership – We will shortly be collecting €10 to pay our annual Educate Together membership.

Happy EID – Happy EID to all those who will be celebrating this week.
Parent/Teacher Meetings – the Parent/Teacher meetings will be taking place next Tuesday 23rd November and Thursday 25th November. The class teachers will be sending home appointment times for you and your child in the coming days. In line with our custody policy, should you be in a situation where you have now separated from your partner, we will facilitate separate meetings if you so wish. Please contact your class teacher.

HSE Dental Appointments – The HSE are sending out Dental appointments for 2nd and 6th class. If you do not receive an appointment, please contact the class teacher.